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It's been 15 years since the "Harry Potter" books first cast a spell on readers, and Scholastic is celebrating the milestone by giving J.K. Rowling's books a new look. The publisher is releasing new U.S. paperback versions of the books with covers created by artist Kazu Kibuishi, that will be released on Aug. 27, 2013.

At left is Kibuishi's cover for the seventh and final book in the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Click through to see his other covers, and compare them to the original art created by Marie GrandPre.

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The cover of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," with art by Marie GrandPre.

GrandPre's artwork will continue to be featured on the U.S. hardcover and mass-market paperback editions, Scholastic has said.

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New cover artwork for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," designed by Kazu Kibuishi.

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The cover of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," with art by Marie GrandPre.

New cover artwork for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," designed by Kazu Kibuishi.

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The cover of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," with art by Marie GrandPre.

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New cover artwork for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," designed by Kazu Kibuishi.

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The cover of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," with art by Marie GrandPre.

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New cover artwork for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," designed by Kazu Kibuishi.

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The cover of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," with art by Marie GrandPre.

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New cover artwork for "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," designed by Kazu Kibuishi.

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The cover of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," with art by Marie GrandPre.

New cover artwork for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," designed by Kazu Kibuishi.

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The cover of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," with art by Marie GrandPre.